Omaha is the cheapest of United States of America's 19 priced cities — $2,164 a month in essentials, 49% below New York City at $4,213. The average net salary of $3,902 covers that 1.8×. 101.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 8.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -4°C, Jul 25°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $1,132 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,460 |
| Groceries | $224 |
| Dining out | $413 |
| Utilities | $340 |
| Local transport | $55 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,164 |
| Avg net salary | $3,902 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,990 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $3,039 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Omaha, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $20.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $75.55 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.99 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $5.27 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $6.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $7.47 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.62 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.73 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.95 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.22 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $4.62 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.81 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.24 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.92 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.57 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.91 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.51 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.78 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.84 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.67 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.39 |
| Monthly transit pass | $55.00 |
| Taxi start | $2.97 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.37 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.95 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $270.20 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $69.78 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $67.12 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $46.25 |
| Cinema, one seat | $15.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Omaha has 101.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 10th-highest of 19 United States of America cities we track. United States of America's national figure is 106.9, so Omaha runs 6 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.5°C | -8.6°C | 74% | 60% | 35 mm |
| Feb | -2°C | -7.1°C | 67% | 52% | 27 mm |
| Mar | 5.7°C | 1.2°C | 64% | 57% | 76 mm |
| Apr | 11.3°C | 7.6°C | 59% | 55% | 83 mm |
| May | 17.6°C | 16.2°C | 66% | 60% | 151 mm |
| Jun | 24.4°C | 25.3°C | 65% | 47% | 111 mm |
| Jul | 25.1°C | 27.4°C | 72% | 43% | 96 mm |
| Aug | 23.8°C | 25.4°C | 73% | 44% | 105 mm |
| Sep | 21°C | 20.6°C | 68% | 38% | 72 mm |
| Oct | 12.5°C | 9.4°C | 64% | 44% | 77 mm |
| Nov | 5.4°C | 1.1°C | 67% | 47% | 43 mm |
| Dec | -0.7°C | -5.5°C | 72% | 53% | 44 mm |
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